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This will be South Africa’s first Test series in Sri Lanka since 2006
Sri Lanka’s two-Test series against South Africa is set to be held in Galle and Colombo.
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India’s shortened tour of South Africa likely to be given green light
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India’s tour of South Africa is likely to consist of two Test matches and three ODIs
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Narayanaswami Srinivasan has announced that he and Cricket South Africa president Chris Nenzani have “in principle agreed” for India to tour South Africa for a warm-up match, two Tests and three ODIs in December.
Champions Trophy 2013 3rd match: England thrash Australia to gain huge momentum boost ahead of pivotal Ashes series
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Bell’s 91 propelled England to an emphatic win
The historic Edgbaston ground in Birmingham was the place to be on June 8 as arch-rivals England and Australia prepared for their pre-Ashes clash in which the winner would be deemed to have the psychological advantage over their opponent heading into the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on July 10.
Kevin Pietersen ruled out of Champions Trophy
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Pietersen’s injury is a severe blow to England’s Champions Trophy campaign
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out for the Champions Trophy after failing to recover from a knee injury he sustained in February during the national team’s tour of New Zealand.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Misbah-ul-Haq dismisses reports of dispute with Mohammad Hafeez
Both Hafeez and ul-Haq deny the altercation ever occurred
Pakistan ODI and Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has dismissed reports of having a heated dispute with Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez during the national team’s recent tour of South Africa.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: AB de Villiers’ future as ODI wicketkeeper uncertain, says Gary Kirsten
De Villiers may be forced to become a specialist batsman once again
South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has revealed that batsman AB de Villiers’ future as ODI wicketkeeper is uncertain after he recently hung up the gloves and admitted to being overburdened.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: AB de Villiers gives up keeping in ODIs
De Villiers has already admitted that being in the outfield is much harder
South Africa ODI captain AB de Villiers has announced that he will be giving up wicketkeeping in limited overs matches since he is unable to deal with the burden of having to stand behind the stumps, come in as a specialist batsman and lead the team all at once.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Jacques Kallis calls for death penalty after murder of former first-class cricketer
Kallis believes enforcing the death penalty will significantly decrease the number of murders in South Africa
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has called for the restoration of the death penalty in the country after the brutal murder of a former first-class cricketer, who had strong links with many players in the current side.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: I don’t want to give up wicketkeeping since it keeps me focused at all times, says AB de Villiers
De Villiers has finally silenced his critics
South Africa wicketkeeper batsman AB de Villiers has revealed that his love for wicketkeeping has grown drastically after he took over for veteran Mark Boucher in July since it forces him to stay alert at all times.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ajinkya Rahane confident of having a successful series against England
Rahane is looking to make a huge impact during his Test debut
India batsman Ajinkya Rahane is confident of having a successful Test debut against England during the first Test match at Ahmedabad on November 15.